I've been looking for a S&W J Frame for a while now; finally came across one a few days ago.
Smith & Wesson 442:
Smith & Wesson 442:
Added a wheel gun to the CCW rotation
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Originally, I was planning to buy a 357. I know what shooting full load 357s feels like; after thinking about it I realized that I would be practicing a lot more with 38 regardless since I knew I wanted a lightweight revolver for CCW. I decide to go with the 38 and I don't regret it. The 357 has a great reputation of doing what it's supposed to do, but I've always been a huge fan of shot placement and I know that I will shoot 38 with more accuracy in a lightweight revolver.
On another note, I finally got a chance to shoot her yesterday. I only shot 132 grain FMJs, but I was pleasantly surprised with recoil; I'm sure that she will bite more next time when I try some +P through her.
I was shooting a few inches to the right at 7 yards initially, which I attribute partially to the double action only trigger. I only own one other DAO gun, and it's a full size S&W semi-auto (4586 TSW) so I'm not as accustomed to the trigger pull. Most of what I shoot on a regular basis is striker fired. In terms of elevation, I was shooting very consistently. The sight window is good for what it is, but I need to paint the top of the front sight.
On another note, I finally got a chance to shoot her yesterday. I only shot 132 grain FMJs, but I was pleasantly surprised with recoil; I'm sure that she will bite more next time when I try some +P through her.
I was shooting a few inches to the right at 7 yards initially, which I attribute partially to the double action only trigger. I only own one other DAO gun, and it's a full size S&W semi-auto (4586 TSW) so I'm not as accustomed to the trigger pull. Most of what I shoot on a regular basis is striker fired. In terms of elevation, I was shooting very consistently. The sight window is good for what it is, but I need to paint the top of the front sight.
Nice snubbie!
I frequently carry an S&W Model 36 - great CCW piece. You are right, the trigger requires training and practice. The trigger motion and feel of a revolver is quite different than a semi-auto.
So the bad news is that you have to spend a fair amount of time at the range getting used to your new little friend. No, wait.... is that bad news??
I frequently carry an S&W Model 36 - great CCW piece. You are right, the trigger requires training and practice. The trigger motion and feel of a revolver is quite different than a semi-auto.
So the bad news is that you have to spend a fair amount of time at the range getting used to your new little friend. No, wait.... is that bad news??
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mukwah
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Sontag_Shooter said:I've been looking for a S&W J Frame for a while now; finally came across one a few days ago.
Smith & Wesson 442:
442's are hard to find. good job. I've been looking for a no lock 442 for a while. online auction sellers seem to think they're made out of gold.
Thanks for the kind words, folks.
You're not kidding, yz9890! I've been looking for a 442 at a decent price for months.
When I first saw this one, it had pink grips on it. Since I didn't want to give up my man card, I checked to see if they had an aftermarket grip for it. They were sold out of the Hogue J frame grips, but when I got back to the counter the salesman said "I'm going to make your day" as he pulled a set of S&W black grips from the box. Apparently, mine is a model that S&W sells with both pink & black grips. He was right; that did make my day, because I knew it was meant to be when he found the black grips.
I'm hanging on to the pink grips just in case my wife figures out I bought another gun.
"But honey, I even bought pink grips for you so it will look better in your purse."
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
yz9890 said:
You're not kidding, yz9890! I've been looking for a 442 at a decent price for months.
When I first saw this one, it had pink grips on it. Since I didn't want to give up my man card, I checked to see if they had an aftermarket grip for it. They were sold out of the Hogue J frame grips, but when I got back to the counter the salesman said "I'm going to make your day" as he pulled a set of S&W black grips from the box. Apparently, mine is a model that S&W sells with both pink & black grips. He was right; that did make my day, because I knew it was meant to be when he found the black grips.
I'm hanging on to the pink grips just in case my wife figures out I bought another gun.
"But honey, I even bought pink grips for you so it will look better in your purse."
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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mukwah
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mukwah said:
Thanks muk, I'm quite proud of my idea! I know all of you are going to start looking for pink grips for the last guns y'all bought!
I can already see the headlines when my secret gets out.....
"Record-breaking sales of pink gun grips unexplained, manufacturers scrambling to meet demands"
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rayzer007
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You will never, never regret that purchase SS. I am more satisfied with mine every passing day! I would even carry it with the pink grips, if that was all I had. Verti has a beautiful set of pink grips on one of his pistols.
I'm so glad I got mine a few years back ($360 - no lock!). YZ is absolutely correct saying they are tough to find and very high priced online. Still, a great gun at any price.
Ray
I'm so glad I got mine a few years back ($360 - no lock!). YZ is absolutely correct saying they are tough to find and very high priced online. Still, a great gun at any price.
Ray
You got a great gun there. I have its cousin (model 642) in my pocket as I type this. I have not seen a 442 or 642 for sale anywhere for a while now.
Update:
Stopped by the Post Office to check my mail, and had a nice surprise; my Crimson Trace grips came today. I was not expecting them to arrive until Monday, but it sure gave me a good excuse to shoot her again today.
Stopped by the Post Office to check my mail, and had a nice surprise; my Crimson Trace grips came today. I was not expecting them to arrive until Monday, but it sure gave me a good excuse to shoot her again today.
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